The state Public Service Commission is examining four proposals for a transmission line expansion that would go through parts of Dutchess County.

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Plans to bolster power lines that course through Dutchess County already have disrupted the community, upset residents and damaged property values, citizens told staff who work for the state Public Service Commission.

With more than 50 people in the City of Poughkeepsie's Common Council chambers Thursday evening, state staffers explained the selection is a long, detailed process and one they said places value on public comment.